As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Asphalt Plant Operator in District of Columbia is $44,748, equivalent to $22 per hour, $861 weekly, or $3,729 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Asphalt Plant Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Asphalt Plant Operator in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $37,347 to $53,151. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,874) and 75th percentile ($49,147), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,151 per year. This $8,273 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Written Communication or Chemistry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Asphalt Plant Operator often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Asphalt Plant Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Asphalt Plant Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $37,347 DC October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $40,874 DC October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $44,748 DC October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $49,147 DC October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Asphalt Plant Operator Salary $53,151 DC October 01, 2026
25% $40,874 10% $37,347 90% $53,151 75% $49,147 $44,748 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Equipment operator (abbreviated as EO) is a United States Navy occupational rating. Equipment operators perform tasks involving deployment and operation of automotive, materials handling, weight lifting and construction equipment; direct and coordinate efforts of individuals and crews in execution of construction, earth‑moving, roadbuilding, quarrying, asphalt batching and paving, concrete batch plant operations, concrete paving and transit mixer operation assignments; maintain records and reports on mobile and stationary equipment and organize and supervise automotive and construction equip...

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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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